Table 1.

Sample of variables

Variable	Description
6MSHCOMP	successful line shots, taken from the 6-metre line – a goal scored
6MSHMISSED	unsuccessful line shots, taken from the 6-metre line – no scoring
WSHCOMP	successful wing shots, taken from either wing position – a goal scored
WSHMISSED	unsuccessful wing shots, taken from either wing position – no scoring
9MSHCOMP	successful long-range shots, taken outside the 9-metre line (back-court positions) – goals scored
9MSHMISSED	unsuccessful long-range shots, taken from the back-court positions – no scoring
7MSHCOMP	successful 7-metre throws (penalty) – goals scored
7MSHMISSEC	unsuccessful 7-metre throws (penalty) – no scoring
FBSHCOMP	successful fast-break shots – goals scored
FBSHMISSED	unsuccessful fast-break shots – no scoring
BTSHCOMP	successful break-through shots, taken after a break through the defence wall – goals scored
BTSHMISSED	unsuccessful shots taken after a break through the defence wall – no scoring
ASS	assists
TO	turnovers
ST	steals
BLSH	blocked balls/shots
2MIN	2-minute suspension